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Bajitpur বাজিতপুর
Upazila
BajitpurLocation in Bangladesh
Coordinates: 24°13′N 90°57.5′E / 24.217°N 90.9583°E / 24.217; 90.9583
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Dhaka Division
District	Kishoreganj District
Area
• Total	193.76 km (74.81 sq mi)
Population
• Total	197,081
• Density	1,000/km (2,600/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+6 (BST)
Website	Official Map of Bajitpur

Bajitpur (Template:Lang-bn) is an upazila (administrative sub-unit) of Kishoreganj District in Bangladesh. Bajitpur was created by Baizid Kha.

It was previously a part of greater Mymensingh district, currently falls under the Dhaka Division. It was famous for fine quality of Muslin called Tanjab. It has one of the best medical college, Jahurul Islam Medical College, in Bangladesh. It has many tourist attractions such as the Dewan Bari Masjid, Bengla Fishery, Jahurul Islam Medical College, Dilalpur Haor.

It has an airport named Bajitpur Airport, which is currently unused and closed.

History

During the British period the naval port of Dilalpur of this upazila became famous. Indigo centres were established at Gopinathpur and Ghoraghat. Consignments of pearl of the Bhati region were made from these areas.

Bajitpur was created by Baizid Kha. The Fakir-Sanyasi revolts extensively spread over Bajitpur.

During the war of liberation the Muktibahinis liberated Bajitpur on 26 October after defeating occupant Pak army. Seven freedom fighters were killed in encounters with the Pakistan army. The Pakistani army killed about 400 innocent people and 60 women lost their sanctity.

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Fine quality muslin

Bajitpur was known for the production of fine quality muslin, called tanjab. The art of making Jamdani designs on fine fabric reached its zenith during Mughal rule. There were handlooms in almost all villages of dhaka district. Bajitpur among Dhaka, Sonargaon, Dhamrai, Titabari and Jangalbari were famous for making superior quality Jamdani and muslin. Traders from Europe, Iran, Armenia, as well as Mughal-Pathan traders used to deal in these fabrics. The Mughal Emperor, the Nawab of Bengal and other aristocrats used to engage agents at Dhaka to buy high quality muslin and Jamdani from the above-mentioned selected places for their masters use.

After the liberation of Bangladesh, a Jamdani village was established at Demra near Dhaka to provide financial support to weavers. Jamdani weavers of other areas, however, suffer from lack of patronage and support of their labour and expertise. The silent looms of village Madhurapur in bajitpur upazila of kishoreganj district speak volumes about the decline of this industry. This village was once famous for producing Jamdani cloth and fancy textiles with yarn of 100/300 counts.

Geography

Bajitpur is located at 24°13′00″N 90°57′30″E / 24.2167°N 90.9583°E / 24.2167; 90.9583. It has 35,051 households and total area 193.76 km.

Rivers

There are many main rivers in Bajitpur.

• Meghna
• Brahmaputra
• Ghorautra
• Dholeshori

Economy

Main occupations

Agriculture 42.29% Fishing 2.67% Agricultural Labourer 18.97% Wage Labourer 4.13% Commerce 12.28% Transport 3.12% Service 5.22% Others 11.32%

Land use

Total cultivable land 15,862 hectares; single crop 31.90%, double crop 56.61%, treble crop 11.48%;

Land under irrigation: 12,800 hectares.

Land control: among the peasants 55% are landless, 31% small, 12% intermediate, 2% rich.

Value of land: the market value of the land of the first grade is about 8500 Taka per 0.01 hectare.

Main crops

Paddy, jute, wheat, potato, peanut, sweet potato and vegetables.

Main fruits

Mango, Jackfruit, banana, bel, lemon, natkol, lotkon (bobi)

Manufactories

Rice Mill 15 Saw Mill 10 Iron Boar Factory 2 Ice Mill 3 Welding 5

Cottage industries

Chappa dry fish 100, Wood Works 80, Goldsmith 32, Blacksmith 25, Potteries 9, Tailoring 112, Wooden Boat making 7

Hats, bazars and fairs

Total number of hats and bazars are 21,

the most noted are

1. Fatehpur
2. Sreedharganj
3. Bajitpur
4. Gazirchar
5. Dilalpur/Burhanpur
6. Bhagolpur
7. Shorarchar
8. Hilachia Bazar
9. Pirijpur
10. Halimpur Bazar
11. Indurdyr Dorga Bazer
12. Shitoli mela Aliabad

fair 6

1. Bhagolpur fair
2. Kamiarbali fair
3. Kamalpur fair
4. Gazirchar fair
5. Dilalpur fair
6. Fulbaria fair
7. Boishakhi fair (Bashmohol)
8. Kurer phuller mella (fair). North Shekhdi, Halimpur. Horse race is the main attraction of the fair. The fair is usually held in mid-January.

Main exports

Rice, Egg, Milk, Banana, Chicken. Fish

Administration

Bajitpur thana was established in 1835 and was turned into a municipal town on 1 April 1869. Bajitpur was turned into an upazila in 1983.

Bajitpur (Town) The town is now a municipality with an area of 9.84 km and population 26609; male 50.76%, female 49.24%; density of population is 2704 per km. The literacy rate is 41.4%.

Bajitpur Upazila is divided into Bajitpur Municipality and 11 union parishads: Baliardi, Dighirpar, Dilalpur, Gazirchar, Halimpur, Hilochia, Humaipur, Kailag, Maijchar, Pirijpur, and Sararchar. The union parishads are subdivided into 84 mauzas and 188 villages.

Bajitpur Municipality is subdivided into 9 wards and 28 mahallas.

Transport

Roads: pucca 70 km, mud road 287 Railways: 10 km Waterways: 40 km

Traditional transport Palanquin, bullock cart, horse carriage, buffalo cart, pansi boat, saranga boat. These means of transport are either extinct or nearly extinct.

Education

Literacy rate 75%.

College 4, Private Medical College 1, Nursing Institute 1, High School 13, Junior High School 2, Madrasa 10, Government Primary School 82, Non-Government Primary School 24;

Education Institute Name with Educational Institute Identification No (EIIN)-

• Jahurul Islam Medical College
• Digher Par Junior Secondary School (EIIN – 110255)
• Bajitpur Hafez Abdur Razzak Pilot High School (EIIN – 110245)
• Bajitpur Razzakunnesa Pilot Girls High School (EIIN – 110244)
• Begum Rahima Girls High School (EIIN – 110240)
• Dilalpur Abdul Karim High School (EIIN – 110248)
• Duaigaon Sultanpur High School (EIIN – 110252)
• Halimpur High School (EIIN – 110250)
• Hilachia High School (EIIN – 110247)
• Kamar Ali Khan High School (EIIN – 110249)
• Meraj Mannan Alam High School (EIIN – 110254)
• Mofizur Rahman Rokan High School (EIIN – 110253)
• Nazirul Islam Collegiate School (EIIN – 110246)
• Pirijpur High School (EIIN – 110251)
• Sararcar Sibnath Bahumukhi High School (EIIN – 110242)
• Sararchar Soudamini Surbala Girls High School (EIIN – 110243)
• Abdul Mannan Shopon High School 2013(EIIN -)
• Nilokhi Q.U. Junior Madrasha (EIIN – 110256)
• Pirizpur Islamia Dakhil Madrasa (EIIN – 110258)
• Sararchar Islamia Fazil Madrasha (EIIN – 110257)
• Bajitpur Degree College (EIIN – 110259)
• Ad. Haji Usman Guni Model College
• Aftab Uddin School And College (EIIN – 110260)
• Sararchar Technical And Business Management College (EIIN – 132978)
• Jahurul Islam Nursing Training Institute (EIIN – 133131)
• Ismail Salma Agriculture Institute.
• Haji Abdul Bari Ninmo Maddhomik Biddhalay. (Burikanda, Sararchar)
• Bajitpur Govt College(1964)

Notable people

There are many famous people of Bajitpur.

• Jahurul Islam (Industrialist)
• Md. Afzal Hossain (Politician)
• Sheikh Rahman (US Senetor)

References

1. AKM Mesbahuddin Kamal (2012), "Bajitpur Upazila", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
2. "Bajitpur Regional Airport [CLOSED]". OurAirports. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
3. ^ "District Statistics 2011: Kishoreganj" (PDF). Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
4. Sayed Mahmudul Aziz. "Islam, Jahurul". Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Retrieved 20 January 2023.

v t e Kishoreganj District
Upazilas/thanas	Austagram Bajitpur Bhairab Hossainpur Itna Karimganj Katiadi Kishoreganj Kuliarchar Mithamain Nikli Pakundia Tarail

v t e Upazilas of the Dhaka Division
Headquarters: Dhaka
Dhaka District	Dhamrai Dohar Keraniganj Nawabganj Savar
Faridpur District	Alfadanga Bhanga Boalmari Charbhadrasan Faridpur Sadar Madhukhali Nagarkanda Sadarpur
Gazipur District	Gazipur Kaliakair Kaliganj Kapasia Sreepur
Gopalganj District	Gopalganj Kashiani Kotalipara Muksudpur Tungipara
Kishoreganj District	Austagram Bajitpur Bhairab Hossainpur Itna Karimganj Katiadi Kishoreganj Kuliarchar Mithamain Nikli Pakundia Tarail
Madaripur District	Kalkini Madaripur Rajoir Shibchar
Manikganj District	Daulatpur Ghior Harirampur Manikganj Saturia Shivalaya Singair
Munshiganj District	Gazaria Lohaganj Munshiganj Sirajdikhan Sreenagar Tongibari
Narayanganj District	Araihazar Sonargaon Bandar Narayanganj Rupganj
Narsingdi District	Belabo Monohardi Narsingdi Palash Raipura Shibpur
Rajbari District	Baliakandi Goalandaghat Kalukhali Pangsha Rajbari
Shariatpur District	Bhedarganj Damudya Gosairhat Naria Shariatpur Zajira Shakhipur
Tangail District	Basail Bhuapur Delduar Ghatail Gopalpur Kalihati Madhupur Dhanbari Mirzapur Nagarpur Sakhipur Tangail

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• Upazilas of Kishoreganj District